Category Archives: Biscuits and Cookies

Quick, easy and no baking involved these mini cheesecakes are your new go to recipe for a last minute dessert that looks like you slaved over them all day. It was St. Patrick’s week when I made these for my recipe slot on BBC Radio Ulster and I wanted to have an Irish food theme. I don’t … Continue reading →

On the ninth day of Christmas Stephen baked for me…Pfeffernusse biscuits! These small round biscuits are made from ground nuts and spices and are a traditional biscuit in Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands. They are made for the feast of ‘Sinterklaas’ (Santa Claus) on December 5th when children in these parts receive gifts from St. … Continue reading →

On the fourth day of Christmas Stephen baked for me…Gingerbread men. Well it was obvious that gingerbread were going to be one of my 12 bakes of Christmas! Anyone who watched me on the Great Irish Bake Off will know I’m a bit of a fan of this stuff. It’s so versatile; you can really … Continue reading →

On the first day of Christmas Stephen baked for me…Cinnamon and Rosemary Shortbread! To start off this series of posts I have chosen the good old classic Shortbread, with added Christmas extras. In my house growing up we always have shortbread around this time of year so this recipe brings me years back. That’s one … Continue reading →

I’ve been thinking up these cookies for a few weeks now but never actually got round to trying them out. Since I had the afternoon free I decided it was time I actually tried them out. Better late than never! After last weeks episode of The Great Irish Bake Off I had a good supply … Continue reading →